To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the publication of The Lord of the Rings, a sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien.

As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien’s process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and ‘facsimile’ leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien’s pose as an ‘editor’ or ‘translator’ of ancient records.

The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one deluxe volume. More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in colour from high-quality scans and photographs, more than half not previously published. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world’s leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments. Readers who have enjoyed The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with which the new book is uniform, will find much of interest also in The Art of The Lord of the Rings.

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To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the publication of The Lord of the Rings, a sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien.

As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien’s process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and ‘facsimile’ leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien’s pose as an ‘editor’ or ‘translator’ of ancient records.

The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one deluxe volume. More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in colour from high-quality scans and photographs, more than half not previously published. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world’s leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments. Readers who have enjoyed The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with which the new book is uniform, will find much of interest also in The Art of The Lord of the Rings.

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5,0 de 5 estrellasWonderful and Charming

14 de octubre de 2015 - Publicado en Amazon.com

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This book is excellent for a true Tolkien fan! If you want a deeper look into the mind of our favorite author, this book presents that.The images are indeed all high quality - unlike some books who promise quality but deliver certain pages full of pixels and disappointment.

This book is not as artistic as it is descriptive; the images which are true illustrations are sparse when compared with the drawings of maps, drafts of typography, and so on. There are some gorgeous pencil and watercolor sketches, but overall this book presents many maps that allow us to get a clearer grasp of Middle Earth. Every image is discussed at some length and gives the reader an understanding of its context and timing in the writing process.

There are also some stunning little doodles described - my favorite is the rune used on the box Galadriel gave to Sam - though small, it is a joy to see these types of images.

I would highly recommend this book to any map enthusiast and anyone who would like a coffee table book to rival the nerdiest of coffee book tables!

I might not recommend this book to someone looking for a scenic art book of Middle Earth, however! It is more analytical than artistic, in my opinion.

I bought this book for my BF who is a hardcore J. R.R. Tolkien fan. He’s studied everything and has a lot of books on the topic and can tell you nearly everything about the stories...so I was nervous this book may not be interesting to him because I know very little about this stuff. So I’m happy, happy, happy to report to all the hardcore fans of Tolkien that this book gets an A++ rating. My BF has read it completely since I gave it to him on Xmas day. He loves it and says it was his favorite gift this year. Awe, I did good!

5,0 de 5 estrellasGorgeously edited and full of Tolkien nuggets to satisfy any obsessed fan such as myself

10 de marzo de 2017 - Publicado en Amazon.com

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Gorgeously edited and full of Tolkien nuggets to satisfy any obsessed fan such as myself, this was a book that I poured over and marveled at all of the intricate detailing. There are not as many completed drawings as there were in the The Art of The Hobbit (also a very worthwhile purchase), but its very interesting nonetheless. You get to take a journey into the workings of Tolkien's mind and see how ideas developed and grew or changed over time. The perfect gift for any Tolkien fan in your life, or a treat for yourself!

I haven't read all the text yet, but what I have read has been very informative and enjoyable. I love seeing how Tolkien himself imagined Middle Earth. A really high quality book and a great gift for any Tolkien fan! Amazon's packaging was not great though - they just put the book in a big box and let it bounce around during shipping.